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GERMAN R. LEAL

EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical and Civil engineer with more than 18 years of industrial manufacturing experience in Midstream Project Management for the Industrial Chemical, Petrochemical, and Oil & Gas Plants, Cryogenic Refinery Plants. Expertise in Energy Services & Development. Prepare action plan and main projects for FCC units and reactor, Maintenance Manager and Turnaround Coordinator for the Oil & Gas Industry in Rotating Equipment, Reliability Engineering for HRSG Power Plant, Process Systems as FCC units Reformers, Heaters, Tanks, Pressure Vessels Inspection, Engineering, Manufacturing SOP for Automotive Parts Fabrication, QA/QC, standard metrics, assembly Cells Proof Check, Poka Yoke Lean Manufacturing, Design and Construction. Process industrial level Utilities Refineries Services with Project Management and leading roles for EPC projects, LNG and Ethylene, Polyethylene Refineries. Nuclear Plant experience in Argentina Reactor and Material Inspection, FW Heater Eddy Current, and MSR Inspection and Test

Strong background providing safety conscious for site area and implementation of OSHA regulation. Expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and strong Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Also FERC to regulate monitors and investigates electricity, natural gas, hydropower, oil matters, natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, hydroelectric dams, electric transmission, and energy.

CMMS expertise for manufacturing industry (Chemical Process, Gas & Oil, and Food Products). Expertise as Sr. Project Engineer for LNG Gas Plants include FEED and EPC packages, FEED Estimator for Gasifiers Units Process, Water Treatment, Cooling Towers for Major Boilers Power Plant, and HRSG. Equipment running data control for bearing life, Noise indicator. Expertise implementing Mechanical Integrity Programs and Also Programs as PDM/PM Maintenance Management, Ammonia Systems Packages for OXY (Oil Heaters Refurbish), Failure modes, Markov Analysis and FMECA Software. Rotating and Fixed Equipment. Civil structural Engineering for several Consulting and companies in USA.

Lead Mechanical Engineer Coordinator for Midstream Coordination for Rotating Equipment Turnaround for refineries in USA (Valero, Conoco Phillips, Williams, NCRA and Sinclair) and foreign countries (Russia, South America, Africa). PLC, HMI Programs, Electrical background. Lead Sr. Mechanical Engineer for HVAC Equipment, Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessels Rotating Equipment. Expertise for Hazardous Materials Management Program Planning. Planning and Production Control Six Sigma (Green Belt) applications. Expertise in FEA. Piping Engineering and Design for Structural Pipe Racks, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Structural Deck. Strong structural steel design and FEA stress analysis processes Experience with ASME Sect. VIII Div 1 & 2, ASME Section 1, ANSI / ASME B31.1 and B31.3, ASME-STS, Personnel supervision and evaluations. Reliability engineering process to rely heavily on statistics, probability theory, and reliability theory. Prepare engineering techniques, Mentor programs for new engineers. Support reliability engineering programs and develop requirements for the product.

EDUCATION:

BS Mechanical Engineering, 3.9 GPA, Eastern University, VZLA

BS Civil Engineering, 3.8 GPA, University Institute Polytechnic, VZLA

MS Civil Engineering, LA SALLE University – Illinois

Sr. Project Manager (TA-3) Contract Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc.

Shell Deer Park-TX from 11-2017 to present

Midstream for Shell Deer Park in multi-fuel energy production facility management

Project Control, Schedule, Cost Evaluation, General Maintenance and reliability coordination for the FCC unit, Glycol System, Project Meeting HSE, FID and Budget Control for Local Medium Size Projects

Reliability and Maintenance for Steam Turbines, Overhaul with GE Special Parts, Sand Blasting and New Seals, Rotors NDT Completion Refurbish, Mexico Parts.

Implement projects as directed by Technical Representative or designee.

Current management for construction for 2022 major turnaround for the FCC unit reactor modifications, new gas compressor with more HP, new main blower compressor, new skid package for the oil system, refractory new ductwork, New Control Valve, New Pressure Drop System for the reactor (Orifice Chamber), Data on global capacities indicated that FCC capacity (approximately 840 MMtpy). New Catalyst type, New Stack.

Developed Ammonia Packages with the standards of Ammonia plants which incinerate waste require compliance with the waste incineration Directive 76/2000/EC and the emissions of dioxins may be a concern.

FCC Project Management engineering and design coordination for Worley engineering and construction firm. The scope cover new, cold piping or refractory, new compressors, gas and air, oil system and new orifice chamber.

The Project Coordinator responsible for all aspects of projects including as the Project Technical Representative for budgeting, invoicing, billing and cost management, as a specialist for specific projects with detailed knowledge of all aspects of the projects including planning, scheduling, and control of projects

Superior grasp of power plant design principles and practices, Major contribution to Reheater Tubes and Economizer. Capital expenditure coordination (CAPEX)

Mentor support and communication and supervisory abilities Overhaul or Shut Down activities

Analyzing and implementing computerized solutions to FEED Shell projects.

Provide expertise in Structural Modifications for the Boiler Integrity engagement and presentation skills

Coordinate HSE at major grade improving operating and work conditions in the entire plant, skills in electrical troubleshooting.

Structural Engineering Coordinator for major projects.

Steam Turbine trouble shoot and Major Pumps repair coordination.

Provide consulting engineering and technical support in pressure equipment, engineering support for three major projects in Geismar Plant (EO4 / AO4 / and Motiva Flare Vapor Recovery plant for in Baton Rouge LA. The role works closely in a team environment with Project Managers, Contract Engineering. Engineers/Inspectors/Corrosion & Materials Engineers and other refinery support staff in Capital Projects, Process Engineering, Project Construction, Maintenance, Turnaround, and Operations.

Coordinate Mechanical Engineering for Static Equipment from Jacobs Engineering, review and evaluate FEED, EPC and Inspection. Providing Capital Project pressure equipment integrity technical assurance for refinery static equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, relief devices, and piping systems.

Assuring that pressure equipment, rotating and piping is designed and fabricated in a manner that provides pressure integrity and reliability. Review and requesting quality control to Sub-Contractors Shop Fabricators.

Understanding current operating conditions and long term equipment integrity concerns in order to meet the above goals.

Assuring compliance with pressure equipment regulatory requirements and applicable industry and company codes, standards, and recommended practices.

Advising/directing pressure equipment design.

Reviewing equipment rating calculations, design drawings, pipe stress analysis and equipment data sheets.

Providing field/fab shop support during construction of pressure equipment, piping etc...

Developing capital project work scope for pressure equipment replacement or metallurgy upgrade.

Working with Capital Project inspectors to develop field installation inspection requirements.

Participating in the planning of the Projects departmental activities, development and execution of department goals, and the development, review, and updating of department procedures and instructions.

This role supports a variety of mechanical systems including Pumps Compressors, reactor internal design, project support, and support to mechanical designs associated with a variety of process equipment storage tanks, etc.

Support Shell at the engineering reviewing the engineering and design from contractor’s offices (JACOBS, MUSTANG, and WORLEY PARSONS).

Meeting coordination for Static Equipment and Review and Approved RFI/RFQ packages

Engineering Manager for Technip-PDVSA Gran Mariscal Ayacucho Offshore Project Houston Texas- 2014 to 2017.

Responsible for the general coordination and right hand for PDVSA Venezuela Offshore plant located at Cumana Sucre State. Executing Maintenance and Reliability Programs Root Cause Analysis, Responsible for the midstream engineering team PDVSA and Technip offices, evaluation of Mechanical Packages, Cryogenic Unit, NGL final product, Cold Box, Heat exchangers update Jackets, Structural packages, Gas Separators, Electrical Generators, and Power Turbines for the Topside Offshore Platform. In addition Pressure Vessels, Pedestal Cranes, Heat Exchangers, Rotating Equipment, Piping Lines, Pig Launchers, HVAC System, Model review, PI&D review, Review mechanical PDVSA Standards vs. USA,

Evaluation and coordination for the mechanical equipment suppliers (CAPEX). The mechanical engineering component comprises static mechanical (vessels and tanks), layout and piping, and materials. HSE Coordination for the common parts for the Dragon Patao wells.

FEED pipe gas line FPSO Gas Process. Review and utilize existing pipe on PDVSA field to use in the new pipe gas line (36”)

Lead Sr. Project Manager Engineering for Atlantic-Trinidad LNG Houston Texas from 2011 to 2014 (Contract)

Atlantic LNGT&T.

Lead and Project Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical management of four LNG Trains in Trinidad & Tobago working on BECHTEL offices as client. ConocoPhillips Cascade Cryogenic Unit coordination for four Trains in the LNG plant,

Provide management for Demethanizer unit, Glycol and Amine units for the LNG processing program (monitoring the Monoethylene glycol (MEG) unit used in wellheads and pipelines to prevent hydrate formation at pipeline conditions).

Job scope cover engineering and design for structural components, Flash Liquid Expander (FLE) Vessels, Vapor Recovery System for the Jetties, Supply Subsea Gas Lines, Pig System, Slug Catcher and Heat Exchangers, Rotating Equipment, Piping Lines, Pig Launchers, Model review, PI&D review, and Material Selection Diagram.

Assurance of the commercial and administrative mechanical engineering component for Incinerators units. The mechanical engineering component comprises static mechanical (vessels, piping, pumps and tanks), layout and piping, and materials.

Lead Sr. Project Manager Midstream for WOODSIDE (Australia) Houston Texas from 2010 to 2011 (Contract)

Browse LNG Development.

Lead responsible for the main Mechanical and Structural packages for the Topside Offshore Platform such for two separate Offshore Platform jointed by a Special Bridge. In addition Pressure Vessels, Pedestal Cranes, Heat Exchangers, Rotating Equipment, Piping Lines, Pig Launchers, HVAC System, Model review, PI&D review, Review mechanical structural Australia Standards vs. USA, Technical Integrity Custodian (TIC) for Material Selection Diagram.

Assurance of the commercial and administrative mechanical engineering component of the Central Processing Facility (CPF) divided in two platforms (P1 & Q1) FEED Contract for the delivery of the CPF to quality and schedule criteria. The mechanical engineering component comprises static mechanical (vessels and tanks), layout and piping, and materials. HSE Coordination for the common parts for the Dry Three Units (DTU) in Torosa and Calliance

Lead coordinator for Woodside and FLUOR Daniel engineering firm that perform the FEED Phase.

Authorities, Oil & Gas engineering function, Browse HSE Development group.

Ensure CPF/DTU/Jackets, pipelines/onshore plant interface is effective at technical/discipline level to ensure integrity and operability of systems design across the Browse facilities Skill / Experience for Client/Vendor FEED packages

Lead Sr. Project Manager Engineer for Mustang Engineering Houston Texas from 2009 to 2010

Working Direct with OXY Bakersfield California

Responsibilities Project Manager and Engineering Design coordination for OXY Operations, Oil Wells, Gas Compression Units. Maintenance action Plan for Process Gas recovery and refurbish plants.

Project Manager Coordinator to refurbish LTS Heaters, upgrade, ductwork, burners control (NOX), structural integration, and foundations.

Prepare Project Summary, Cost Evaluation, Kick-off meeting, Management of Change (MOC) and review Customer Contract, Process Side, PFD, P&ID, Contract Specifications, Prepare preliminary Engineering Design for the major components.

Prepare and Coordinate Ammonia Packages, covered engineering, design and construction of two main Oil Heaters, also included Fire Protection Sprinklers Systems.

About 80 % of the ammonia is currently used as the nitrogen source in fertilizers, with the other

20 % being used in several industrial applications, such as the manufacture of plastics, fibers, explosives, hydrazine, amines, amides, nitriles and other organic nitrogen compounds which serve as intermediates in dyes and pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

Provide with the plant team, software used to capture, process, analyze, and store data relating to the processes. Using data from such sources as automated control systems, its applications monitor and analyze production processes to find ways to streamline operations.

Responsible for all rotating equipment and prepare reliabilities action plan for new process stations Follow up special project in the company, Prepare and create repair process job specifications, support the department for trying to gather candidates and employee to carry on this task and report directly to the chairman. CMMS System for Gas Gathering Facilities and Oil Separation System preparing action plan for

Increased plant availability - by reducing down time

Lower operating costs - by reducing overtime, spares inventory and

Prolonged asset life - by more effective maintenance

Reductions in spare part inventory - by identifying parts through links to equipment

Improved control over preventive maintenance schedule and documentation

Simplified access to maintenance data and statistics - through report generator

Lead Sr. Technical Advisor Rotating Equipment Engineer KBR (Kellog, Brown & Root) 2008 to 2009

Sr. Technical Advisor Mechanical Engineer and Project Coordinator for the followings projects:

(Main LNG SKIKDA $4.2 Billion Project) in Algeria.

Main responsibilities interface with the Client Sonatrach in Process, Maintenance programs for Rotating and Stationary Equipment Packages.

Prepare Requisitions for Quote, and Purchase, follows with Vendors the Fabrication Schedule.

Responsible to prepare action plan for Maintenance in all the Mechanical and part of process equipment for

Lead Coordinator in methodology for analyzing potential reliability problems early in the development cycle taking actions to overcome issues, enhancing reliability through design. Lead 4 engineers and two designers, Expertise in FMEA to identify potential failure modes, determine their effect on the operation of the product, and identify actions to mitigate the failures.

Prepare and anticipating every failure mode possible, Team development to formulate extensive a list of potential failure modes as possible. Tanks and Pressure Vessels Inspection and Construction Mechanical Packages (Pumps, Cranes, Separators, Special Pressure Vessels and Filters)

Lead Sr. Project Engineer CB&I (Chicago Bridge and Iron) 2005 to 2008.

Lead General Coordinator for DUPONT Plant in OK for SOYA Food Industry operational plant Reliability Maintenance Plan and Project execution, for the main loading, Silos, Dust collector, Grinders, Crushers, and all the Rotating Equipment.

Machinery responsible for Pumps and Process Equipment. RENTECH ($3.0Billion), Project completed for the lead area are (FRONTIER $970MM (FCC, Hydrotreater unit). PIONEER CRYOGENIC GAS PLANT-OPAL WY. LNG CABINDA GAS PLANT -ANGOLA AFRICA)($890MM)

Prepare General Predictive Maintenance Program (PDM) for CABINDA GAS PLANT main Rotating Equipment. Reliability Engineering Programs for Refineries and LNG Gas Plant

Interface with the Client CABINDA Gas Plant Engineering personal. Prepare Staff meeting and provide guide lines for action plan to achieve Mechanical Equipment deliverables and schedule review.

Coordinate Standards Operation Procedures (SOP) for PM & PdM ensure designs are safe, environmentally compliant, operable, maintainable, and economic

Coordinate with Project Manager Staff Man Hours for each activities

Coordinate Tanks Construction and Pressure Vessels, and Process Packages Units as RO, Ammonia and Amine Packages, Process Exhaust Emissions Control Systems, expertise in Dist Collector System, Cyclones Particles Dust Control.

Prepare Technical Report from Inspection in Tall Towers and Mechanical Equipment Package update, with project schedule estimate phase, engineering and design for EPC phase.

Prepare project report and communicate activities to VP general manager.

Plan, maintain and report staffing Discipline Resources.

Project Control with work progress data and forecast for discipline hours and material

Provide safety coordination for the mechanical activities to be performing according the project schedule.

Project coordination for Piping Stress Analysis (8 Engineers Houston Area)

Project Coordination (for 24 Engineers Houston and Tyler TX).

Lead Sr. Project Engineer (Vessel & Reliability Engineer) Hanover (EXTERRAN) 2000 to 2005.

Lead coordinator for the Mechanical and Structural area. Complete the project for three Plants for CONOCO-PHILLIPS, 4 LNG plants (540 MM SCFD) more than $700 MM for WILLIAMS ENERGY in Parachute CO, three plants in Texas, Supervisor for 8 engineers Safety and Reliability Enhancement Testing with HALT program

Major Skid Reciprocate Compressors for LNG plants troubleshoot and start-up

Field Failure Mode Analysis and Mechanical Equipment Installation.

Prepare Process Gas Compressor and Gas Plant Process projects include:

Provide all the piping engineering and support for Process Gas Packages, as Amine and Ammonia Systems Pressure Vessels and Tanks working with Process Engineer.

SKILLS:

Computer: AUTO CAD 2009, Solid Model, SOP and Process Assemblies, PRO-E, expertise in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Project Manager, Primavera (P5) FORTRAN, Basic.

CW-CT Preventive Maintenance, Ultrasound failure detection, Vibration Analysis with Balancing Machinery Calculation

Process Gas Plant Management training HANOVER Operations, Experience with services from the design and implementation of an OSI PI system and interfaces to custom applications that utilize the OREDA, & PI database.

Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) Exams, FCC Units improvement for VALERO Refinery in Ardmore, new reactor, and generator, and riser, trickle valves improvement. Ammonia Packages Systems.

Certificate American Management Association (AMA), or Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Supervision and Management teams up to 87 people.

LOTO HSE implementation. Lock Tag Out, knowledge on how to isolate and de-energize equipment prior to work is absolutely essential for all maintenance personnel. Confine Space and OSHA environmental polices and clients as (SHELL, CONOCOPHILLIPS, NCRA, VALERO, MARATHON, SINCLAIR.

Packages Computer Software for: COMPRESS, RISA, STAD Structural Engineering Packages, MAT3D, ALLPILE, CAESAR II, and FE PIPE. ULTRA PIPE, and Soil Analysis Reports

PDM & PM Predictive, & implement Preventative actions Maintenance. PLC Ladder Diagram, Honeywell, Strong Electrical background from Motor sizing, Control Panel, Circuit Breakers, to Dry type Transformer, HMI for Process Manufacturing Machinery. General Coordinator to prepare Templates, Equipment History and Follow-up. FMECA Software Maintenance through Oil Analysis certification.

Level four Maintenance Manager Supervisor (Eng. College). Chemical Process background for Oil Industry, Heavy Oil / H2 / Water Process. FOXBORO, Instrumentation training LEED

NDT Spot Check, Ink/Test, Ultrasonic, Metallurgy Material Control. Test Welding Process, Root Cause Analysis. ULTRAPIPE PVCALC

Finite Element FEA applications, SPC / GD&T Pro-Engineer.

Professional Registration: Currently requesting Texas PE Registration (PE-A1009787)

ASME # 4848297

ASHRAE # 5117835

ASCE

API,

NFPA # A-316********

ANSI, AWS-CWI, ISO 9001 Expertise.

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